jul 4, 1803 - Louisiana Purchase
Description:
The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the United States and France, in which the U.S. acquired approximately 828,000 square miles of territory west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. This acquisition, orchestrated by President Thomas Jefferson, doubled the size of the United States and opened vast tracts for settlement and exploration, significantly influencing the nation's expansion westward.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 4, 1803
Now
~ 222 years ago